Master of Higher Education

Higher education refers to education beyond high school, including college, university, and graduate-level learning. With a master’s degree in higher education, you’ll explore how colleges operate, support students, make decisions, and shape campus life and culture.

A Master of Higher Education prepares you for a wide variety of roles on a college or university campus. Graduates often work in roles as:

• Student Affairs Administrator
• Dean of Students
• Director of Campus Activities
• Campus Chaplain
• Campus Ministries Director
• Learning Center Coordinator

You’ll be equipped to help students grow, support campus programs, and serve in leadership roles.

Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log onto www.fafsa.ed.gov. Remember to include Grace College’s school code – 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information please visit the Financial Aid website.

Visit the Grace College Online website and submit the online application in order to start your application process. When visiting the website, look for the particular program you desire to apply to and fill out that specific application.

The program is 36 Credit Hours. Most courses are 8 weeks long. It takes most students two years to earn their degree.

A master’s degree in education is a great fit for you if you enjoy building relationships and serving others, want to help students grow, feel called to work in a college environment, and are interested in leadership, ministry, or student development.

To be considered for enrollment in one of the graduate programs at Grace, you must fulfill specific admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the Master of Science in Higher Education program.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Undergraduate GPA: minimum 2.5
• Complete the application process

*We recommend that you apply for admission at least one month before the next entry term. Students applying after the deadline are considered on a space-available basis. It is best to apply early!

You’ll learn about the history, structure, and daily operations of higher education institutions. Courses cover topics like:

• Grant Writing
• Leadership in Higher Education
• Legal Issues in Higher Education
• Fundraising

Every course is taught from a biblical worldview, preparing you to lead with wisdom, compassion, and integrity.

The average time it takes a student to complete the degree is 2 years.

Not all the time, but earning a master’s degree in higher education gives you a significant advantage. It provides the training, experience, and credentials that many colleges look for when hiring for student-facing and leadership roles. This program gives you the knowledge and confidence to thrive in a higher-education setting.

Yes, online learning is exciting and convenient! Each course may be structured in a slightly different format, but students are usually guided week by week through the course. Each week, clear learning objectives and tasks to complete are posted. Grace College is committed to providing you with an exceptional online learning experience.